University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill is one of the top colleges in North Carolina and is particularly well known for its medical and law degree programs. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine ranked the school first in its list of the 100 best US Public Colleges and Universities combining great academics with affordable tuition costs. The school also placed fifth on the 2011 US News and World Report’s list of the “Best Colleges” in the country. The university has over 100 majors for students to choose from. Call 919-962-2279 or visit www.unc.edu to learn more.
Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem offers students the chance to study at a research university that maintains the feel of a small liberal arts college. The school has programs in the arts, sciences, and a business school, including undergraduate, graduate, and divinity degrees. The school also has three research campuses, including a physics campus, medical center, and technology research campus. To find out if the college is a good fit for you, visit www.wfu.edu or call 336-758-5000.
Duke University
Ranked among the top 10 universities in the country by US News and World Report and considered as one of the top colleges in North Carolina Duke University is the youngest prestigious university in the country, founded in 1924. The school’s engineering college is particularly well known in the field, and the Duke University Medical Center leads many branches of medical research into new technologies and treatments. Students spend much of their education pursuing hands-on research in the field. To find out about the school’s admissions policies, visit www.duke.edu or call 919-684-3214.
East Carolina University
East Carolina University occupies its main campus in Greenville. It also has a Health Sciences Campus and the West Research Campus. Medical students learn at the Pitt County Memorial Hospital in the Brody School of Medicine’s facilities. The school’s prestigious alumni list includes Pulitzer Prize winners, Emmy-Award winning composers, and successful screenplay writers, and CEOs of major corporations. Programs of study include teacher education, human health, fine and performing arts, and research and economic development. Visit www.ecu.edu or call 252-328-6131 to learn more about the school
North Carolina State University
The science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professors at North Carolina State University have earned global recognition for their excellent teaching and leadership. Students may pursue these fields or other fields, including textiles, education, and humanities. North Carolina State ranked among the nation’s top 50 public universities offering an excellent value to students by Princeton Review. Contact the school by visiting www.ncsu.edu or calling 919-515-2011.
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